Firefighters remembered

September 12, 2013

Volunteer firefighters from Follansbee and Hooverson Heights donned full gear to join other area residents for a walk to observe Patriot Day and the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Organized by Eric Fithyan, owner of James Funeral Home, the walkers marched along Main Street from the funeral home south to the Follansbee City Building and north again to Follansbee Park, where the city’s 9-11 memorial service was held. Fithyan said the funeral home is one of 100 slated to hold such an event through their affiliation with Veterans Family and Medical Care. -- Warren Scott